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In the not-so-subtle art of public displays, nobody can quite hold a candle to the intrigue of political figures attempting to appear human. Much less when it involves wishing one’s spouse a happy birthday in the most Trump-tastic way possible. Enter stage right, Donald Trump and his unique birthday message to Melania, which was lambasted by none other than Jimmy Kimmel.
Kimmel, known for his own brand of satire that often dances along the fence of political correctness, couldn’t help but bring this spectacle under his comedic scope. As we dive into the article, it points out the extravagance and sincerity (or lack thereof) of Trump’s message, stirring the pot of public opinion and making for some chuckle-worthy television.
The Breakdown
- The Extravagant Minimalism
- Trump, in an almost paradoxical feat, manages to both do too much and too little at the same time. His birthday message, while intended to be a grand gesture, seemed to have been as painstakingly crafted as a last-minute convenience store card. Kimmel didn’t miss the opportunity to point out the glaring simplicity tucked beneath the loud cover of grandiose intent.
- Trump, in an almost paradoxical feat, manages to both do too much and too little at the same time. His birthday message, while intended to be a grand gesture, seemed to have been as painstakingly crafted as a last-minute convenience store card. Kimmel didn’t miss the opportunity to point out the glaring simplicity tucked beneath the loud cover of grandiose intent.
- Social Media Savvy or Social Media Sadness?
- The modern age demands modern methods. Where once we had heartfelt letters, we now have social media posts that scream for attention. Trump’s method, as highlighted by Kimmel, is a textbook example of trying to appear relatable and cool but ending up as neither. It’s an Instagram birthday post that mistakenly got the “LinkedIn formal” treatment.
- The modern age demands modern methods. Where once we had heartfelt letters, we now have social media posts that scream for attention. Trump’s method, as highlighted by Kimmel, is a textbook example of trying to appear relatable and cool but ending up as neither. It’s an Instagram birthday post that mistakenly got the “LinkedIn formal” treatment.
- The Emotion of an Emoji
- Politicians are not known for their emotive depth in social media antics. Trump’s message displayed the emotional range of a teaspoon—an analogy that Kimmel milks with unyielding glee. Was it funny? Tremendously. Was it sad? Even more so.
- Politicians are not known for their emotive depth in social media antics. Trump’s message displayed the emotional range of a teaspoon—an analogy that Kimmel milks with unyielding glee. Was it funny? Tremendously. Was it sad? Even more so.
- Celebrity Clout — or Drought?
- Kimmel scrutinizes the lacklustre celebrity engagement on such a birthday post. It’s one thing to be famous, but another to be famously ignored by your peers. The deafening silence from the celebrity world was another gem that Kimmel polished with his relentless wit.
- Kimmel scrutinizes the lacklustre celebrity engagement on such a birthday post. It’s one thing to be famous, but another to be famously ignored by your peers. The deafening silence from the celebrity world was another gem that Kimmel polished with his relentless wit.
- Where’s the Party?
- Lastly, Kimmel took a dig at the likelihood that the real celebration was as underwhelming as the message itself. If the post was anything to go by, the birthday probably had all the pomp of a dentist’s waiting room. The lack of buzz lent itself perfectly to Kimmel’s concluding jabs.
- Lastly, Kimmel took a dig at the likelihood that the real celebration was as underwhelming as the message itself. If the post was anything to go by, the birthday probably had all the pomp of a dentist’s waiting room. The lack of buzz lent itself perfectly to Kimmel’s concluding jabs.
The Counter
- A Modest Proposal
- As Kimmel tears into Trump’s minimalist birthday shoutout, one could argue: isn’t modesty a virtue? Perhaps this was an attempt at being un-Trump like, an oxymoron in its purest form, yet an effort nonetheless!
- As Kimmel tears into Trump’s minimalist birthday shoutout, one could argue: isn’t modesty a virtue? Perhaps this was an attempt at being un-Trump like, an oxymoron in its purest form, yet an effort nonetheless!
- Emoji for the People
- Kimmel mocks the emotional depth of a puddle, but maybe, just maybe, Trump was aiming for relatability with the masses who communicate in nothing but emojis and LOLs. It’s speaking the language of the people, if the people stopped developing their language skills after high school.
- Kimmel mocks the emotional depth of a puddle, but maybe, just maybe, Trump was aiming for relatability with the masses who communicate in nothing but emojis and LOLs. It’s speaking the language of the people, if the people stopped developing their language skills after high school.
- Social Media Strategist
- What if this was a calculated move? Throw the public a bone that looks like it was covered in leftovers and watch as everyone, including big-time comedians, scrabble after it. Free publicity, anyone?
- What if this was a calculated move? Throw the public a bone that looks like it was covered in leftovers and watch as everyone, including big-time comedians, scrabble after it. Free publicity, anyone?
- Celebrity Silence is Golden
- The silence of other celebrities could be seen as a blessing. In an era where celebrity opinions can exacerbate situations, their lack of engagement could be the best birthday gift Melania received.
- The silence of other celebrities could be seen as a blessing. In an era where celebrity opinions can exacerbate situations, their lack of engagement could be the best birthday gift Melania received.
- The Unseen Bash
- Maybe the lack of public celebration details was intentional. Care to think about a surprise party, Jimmy? Not everything needs to be broadcasted, even though most things in Trump’s world are.
- Maybe the lack of public celebration details was intentional. Care to think about a surprise party, Jimmy? Not everything needs to be broadcasted, even though most things in Trump’s world are.
The Hot Take
As we cool off from the fiery roasts and towards a more liberal solution, let’s propose something genuinely ground-breaking. How about politicians stick to politics, and leave social media antics to influencers who actually know how to work with emojis and heartfelt messages without triggering nation-wide sarcasm outbreaks?
Oh, but then again, where would the fun be in that? We’d certainly deprive comedians like Kimmel—and myself!—of half their material. So here’s the ultimate liberal approach: let’s keep the political circus going, but maybe, just maybe, provide an online workshop for these political figures. “Emojis and Emotional Intelligence for Politicians: A 101.” It’s a win-win.
Source: Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Donald Trump’s Birthday Message to Melania
